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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Green Acres, located in Greenville, Michigan seems to have it all when it comes to assisted living for the elderly. We focus on personalized living spaces within a community atmosphere, and have worked hard to maintain elderly independent living as much as possible with private, personalized...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Happy employees = Happy customers and family members. First hand have watched the staff go above and beyond for the people who live there. My Mom needed care and our neighbors highly recommended Green Acres....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Ramsdell AFC HomeLocated in the heart of Rockford, Michigan, Ramsdell AFC Home is an assisted living community that’s the ideal place to call home. Our location is minutes from the center of town, set in a residential neighborhood and on a wooded lot. This provides our residents with the ease of...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here at Horizon Senior Living II, we try to make the living experience as much like home as possible. From our caring staff of nurses and assistants to the decorations on the walls, as soon as you walk through the doors, you will get a sense of warmth. We are an elderly care facility that...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Six Lakes, MI

The average cost of senior living in Six Lakes is $3,535 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carson City, MI with an average of $2,931 per month.

Independent living costs in Six Lakes, MI, vs. nearby cities

Six Lakes, MI
$3,535/mo
$3,508/mo
$3,409/mo

Independent living costs in Six Lakes, MI, vs. state and national averages

Six Lakes, MI
$3,535/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Six Lakes, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,066/mo
Independent Living
$3,535/mo

Independent living costs in Six Lakes, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,783/mo
Studio
$4,903/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,025/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,943/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,719/mo

Senior living costs in Six Lakes vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Six Lakes, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSix Lakes, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,535/mo$3,622/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,939/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,066/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Six Lakes, MI:$3,535/mo
Michigan:$3,622/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Six Lakes, MI:$3,939/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Six Lakes, MI:$4,066/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Six Lakes, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Six Lakes and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Six Lakes, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Six Lakes have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Six Lakes, MI$3,224/mo$3,170/mo+1.7%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Six Lakes, MI
2024 average cost:$3,224/mo
2023 average cost:$3,170/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Six Lakes

Recent reviews for independent living in Six Lakes

Villa Maria in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
They're doing an excellent job at Villa Maria, we'd give them top marks across the board! Everything they do here they do well! The facility itself is clean and well kept, the staff are all very friendly, they have plenty of activities, and the food is good! This was the first place we toured, ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI

5.0
My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities catering to residents' interests. Residents across various communities enjoy a diverse array of activities tailored to their interests. At StoryPoint Rockford, activities include weekly trivia nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and movie nights. Residents at Baldwin House Senior Living Grand Rapids participate in sin ...
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Friendly and caring staff making residents feel at home. Several community reviews highlight the warm and welcoming nature of the staff. At StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, staff treat residents like family, going above and beyond to ensure their needs and comfort are met. Residents at StoryPoint Rockford appreciate the attentiveness and kindness of ...
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Thoughtfully curated meals and dining experiences. Residents and their families praise the quality of meals and dining experiences at their communities. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences at StoryPoint Grand Rapids West and StoryPoint Wyoming, creating meals that residents look forward to every day. At Sentinel Pointe, ...
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Maintained living spaces catering to individual needs. Communities are noted for their clean and well-maintained living spaces. At StoryPoint Rockford, the interior spaces, from private rooms to communal areas, are regularly updated and kept in excellent condition. At StoryPoint Wyoming, the renovated patio and dining room offer residents a comf ...
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Effective and clear communication between families and staff. Frequent and detailed communication between families and staff is valued by many residents and their loved ones. Community directors at StoryPoint Rockford and Cascade Trails Senior Living hold regular meetings with senior residents and their families to keep everyone informed and address an ...
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Supportive and inclusive community atmosphere. Throughout the reviews, a strong sense of community is evident. Residents at StoryPoint Grand Rapids West and StoryPoint Rockford have made numerous friendships with both residents and staff members. Activities and social events at Baldwin House Senior Living Grand Rapids and Rivertown Ri ...
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Six Lakes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Six Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Six Lakes, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Six Lakes independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Six Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Six Lakes independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Six Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Six Lakes, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Six Lakes independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Six Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.1%
47%
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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Rockford are the top-rated independent living facilities near Six Lakes, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 159 independent living facilities near Six Lakes, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Six Lakes, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Rockford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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